I use DART everyday to get from the burbs to downtown. DFW rail has it's problems, but after spending years living in Moscow, and using the most efficient metro in the world, I was happy to come back and see the new lines opening. Hate on the parking lots if you want (I would love to not use a car like in Moscow), but the trains are full at rush hour and they work for me. When it comes to rail DFW does beat other Texas metros on this account. The funding situation and pull-out elections may not be pretty, but I get to work with only 10 min of driving time. And the only subway station in Texas gives you something of an urban feel for a few minutes
